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VAS 359

1960 Jaguar Mk II

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,631 mi
Last recorded22,631 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1960 Jaguar Mk II56,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 359
MakeJaguar
ModelMk II
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 22,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering bush offside, has slight play but cant come detached. advise replacement soon.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Under-body has corrosion but difficult to see full extent as thick under-seal is impeding view

Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,575 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward subframe bush slightly split (2.4.G.2)

underbody has corrosion, difficult to see full extent as some parts obscure full viewing

Fail 4 Jul 2017 22,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward subframe bush slightly split (2.4.G.2)

underbody has corrosion, difficult to see full extent as some parts obscure full viewing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,575 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 22,575 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,419 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 22,419 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Mk II?

Based on 22,000 MOT tests across 2,487 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 847
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 496
Stop lamp not working 428
brake binding 342
Horn not working 233
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VAS 359 is a 1960 Jaguar Mk II in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1960 Jaguar Mk II models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 56,542 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Mk II fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 847 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAS 359, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Mk II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 66 years old, this Jaguar Mk II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAS 359 registered?

VAS 359 is a 1960 Jaguar Mk II, first registered on 31 December 1960.

Is VAS 359 safe to buy?

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